Aircon Installation Singapore

Aircon installation is not just about fixing a new aircon at your place. The aircon technician must be trained to determine what type of aircon system is suitable, how to install it, where to install it, etc. Will the aircon be under-powered if the room is too big? How many aircon fan coils are supported by the compressor-condenser unit. Where should the drainage pipes be run? Where exactly should the aircon be installed?

For comfort and health reasons, aircon should not be installed too near to your bed. Sometimes aircon installation can be both science and art. Before we go further, let us look at what you should know for aircon installation.

Before an Aircon Installation

Technically, you should know the following parts or terms of the aircon system before the aircon installation:1. British Thermal Unit2. Compressor-Condenser3. Aircon Fan Coil

British Thermal Unit or BTU

BTU is the measurement of power for the electrical appliance including aircon. A fan coil with high BTU means it cool the room faster than one with low BTU. BTU is often stated on the aircon fan coil and compressor. You need a higher BTU fan coil for a bigger room. The fan coil usually has BTU of 9000, 12000, 18000 and 24000. Most bedrooms in Singapore use fan coil with BTU of 9000 and 12000. Fan coils with BTU of 18000 and 24000 may be more suitable for very big room or living room. The compressor will indicate how much BTU it can support. As such, if you have a number of aircon fan coils with high BTU but a compressor which cannot support these fan coils, the aircon may not be effective.

Aircon Fan Coil

When you see a box blowing out cold air, that is frequently called the aircon fan coil. The fan in this box generates cold air into the room. This is possible because the cooled refrigerant is sent from the compressor-condenser unit to the aircon fan coil. When the fan blows the air past the cooled refrigerant, you get cool air.

Compressor-Condenser

Compressor-Condenser is usually located outdoor. This is the machine which removes heat and turns the refrigerant from gas to liquid. It supports the fan coil and therefore must be of the right power to ensure that the aircon fan coil performs at optimal level. When you buy the aircon, there will be instructions on how many fan coils and the maximum BTU it can support.

Let us look at this video to understand how the aircon and compressor work.

Once you have a good understanding of BTU, compressor-condenser and fan coil, you are ready to discuss about aircon installation.

Energy Efficient Label by NEA

You should also take note that aircon comes with different energy efficient label. When choosing an aircon for installation, you should choose the most energy efficient aircon (i.e. 4 to 5 ticks) though it may cost you more. This is because your future cost savings from electricity consumption is likely to be greater than the extra you pay for an energy efficient aircon. In the long run, you should gain.

Prices of Aircon Installation

Aircon installation for a system 3 is usually between SGD2,500 to SGD4,000 depending on the type of aircon and complexity of installation. For system 5, it should range from SGD3,700 to SGD6,000 for an apartment.

Aircon Servicing

Aircon servicing refers to the cleaning and maintenance of aircon. With the increase in affluence of Singaporean, aircon is installed in almost all Singapore households and offices. Aircon is indispensable in our hot and humid climate. Singapore has recorded highest daily temperature recently. Most families need to switch on their aircons when they sleep.Can aircon servicing prevents break down of aircon which disrupt their sleep? The answer is “yes”. Furthermore, as more households own … ......

Aircon chemical wash

Aircon chemical wash is the process of cleaning the aircon with chemical solution. Sometimes aircon chemical wash is mixed up with aircon overhaul. Let us explain further here.Aircon Chemical Wash versus Aircon OverhaulAircon overhaul is more complicated. It involves dismantling of many parts of the aircon and cleaning it with chemical solution. It is usually not performed at the owner’s premises.Aircon overhaul is usually performed every three to four years so that smaller parts and … ......

Aircon Steam Cleaning

Aircon steam cleaning is less common compared to aircon chemical wash. However, it is gaining popularity. Why is aircon steam cleaning good? Unlike aircon chemical wash, it does not use chemical solution which may corrode aircon components. It sprays steam and hot water on the affected areas. This is an excellent way to clean and disinfect your aircon. It also removes the damp smell from aircon.When an aircon specialist perform aircon steam cleaning, he must ensure that he has a … ......

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